10AM - 2PM
520 SW 3rd St, Ankeny“This establishment is packed full of unique items! Gifts, Baby Things, Locally Sourced Items, and Hand Crafted Decor. Awesome selection! Awesome Staff. Awesomely Talented Vendors!!”
“You walk into this shop not too far off the interstate (2 minutes via GPS) to find this unassuming cottage exterior. The jewel is what is inside! They had sample food items that were excellent for entertaining, the best and most beautiful flameless candles, original and wonderful jewelry, boutique level clothes for women, decor, some upscale vintage but the majority are new treasures. Immerse yourself in this lovely place! The ladies who work here had so many creative gift ideas and wrapped it all with care to avoid breakage. Reasonable prices for such refined items.”
10AM - 6PM
215 5th St, West Des Moines“I own over 20+ items from Bozz Prints and couldn't speak highly enough about them. The designs are unique, the shirts and prints are high-quality, and the customer service is amazing!”
10AM - 6PM
213 5th St, West Des Moines“This is our new favorite place! This store is guaranteed to have something for everybody :) Besides all the fun and unique items, the staff is simply amazing! You must check them out!”
10AM - 5:30PM
234 5th St, West Des Moines“I have purchased many goodies from this adorable shop for myself (decor or paper goods), my kiddos (puzzles and other little cute things) and for gifts as well. The staff were very friendly and conversational during my visit. They also knew a lot about the products and made recommendations/told me about local items. I would highly recommend a visit for anyone searching for really fun and unique gifts for anyone on their list!”
10AM - 5:30PM
423 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny“Wow...what a place! Something for everyone. If you are looking for the one-of-a-kind gift, this is the place. All handmade artistic things. You gotta check it out!”
“What an incredible experience! They have so many fun things to check out, extremely kind and helpful staff! I was amazed by the free gift wrapping and how elegantly it was done! I just can’t say enough good things. Highly recommend shopping here!”
“This is easily my favorite store in Des Moines. I highly recommend to everyone I know. There are so many cute things in there for just about anyone! I've bought cute stickers and vintage decor there. I always love coming in to see their new items. Their lounge set up is super instagram worthy as well.”
“I went into this store today for the first time to grab a couple geometry towels….if you don’t yet have those….go get some!! The lady working, Mary, was an absolute sweetheart. As was the other staff working but I didn’t catch her name. They make you feel right at home and are so helpful and knowledgeable about their products. They also have the cutest merchandise! I will be back for sure and tell many others of this little gem of a store! They also donate some of their proceeds to a local charity each month! ❤️”
“Very pleased with the great customer service and array of local products they offer. Last week they sent 50+ gift baskets for us without any issues. Our customers really enjoyed the variety of local fare included. Thanks Heart of Iowa - we’ll be back!”
“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Calypso at the Jordan Creek Town Center and it was an absolutely delightful experience. This store is a hidden gem for anyone who loves puzzles and unique gifts.The highlight of my visit was discovering a beautiful 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle, which I picked up as a Christmas gift for my spouse. The selection of puzzles at Calypso is impressive, offering a variety of themes and difficulty levels that cater to both novice and experienced puzzle enthusiasts.What really stood out to me was the quality of the puzzles. The one I chose had vibrant colors and a clear print, promising hours of engaging fun. It's not just a puzzle; it's a work of art that I'm sure will be cherished.The store itself has a welcoming and cozy atmosphere, making the shopping experience even more enjoyable. The staff were friendly and helpful, offering recommendations without being pushy. Their knowledge about the products added a personal touch to the shopping experience.I highly recommend Calypso to anyone visiting Jordan Creek Town Center. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or a new puzzle for yourself, this store is sure to have something that catches your eye.”
10AM - 5:30PM
138 5th St, West Des Moines“Something for everyone! Home decor, kitchen gifts, kids books and toys and clothes for women (in extended sizes!?), children and men. Great selection of men’s gifts and apothecary which is hard to find in Valley Junction. A must stop shop when supporting local retail is Des Moines.”
“Thank you so much for helping me get my order corrected today and getting it delivered quickly despite my error. I honestly didn’t see anything on the website that indicated my order wasn’t set up for a 1-hour delivery and was only for same-day delivery. At least I think that was just an error on my part and hopefully wasn’t an issue with the website itself. Regardless, I’m sincerely appreciative and grateful for you correcting the problem asap and making my experience with your company a positive one and making my daughter’s birthday extra special today!!”
9:30AM - 5:30PM
721 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny“This store has EVERYTHING. We're from Cedar Rapids and stopped here as it was a Yelp recommendation. This store has SO many gift options. I bought some things for myself and some for others. I will definitely be back again soon! So happy to see so many local vendors supported in this shop.”
“This was my first time in this store, and I loved it. So many neat things, so many cute things...I didn't bring enough money, lol.I will be returning for sure.”
“We enjoyed spending time at this small but enjoyable zoo. We enjoyed seeing the red pandas. We were surprised in the Australian section that the wallabies were free roaming! We had fun feeding a giraffe (extra cost, but reasonable). We did not ride the little train around the zoo. The zoo is easy to get around.”
4:30AM - 9:30PM
Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines“Literally this Hudson News had the friendliest cashier I've ever encountered at an airport. For not a huge store, I thought this Hudson News had a pretty solid variety. Their book selection was great, I even liked how much stuff they had for kids. I've tried to buy my son a book at the airport before to help entertain him and some spots have nothing that is kid friendly. The snacks also had a great variety. Of course the prices are on par with every other airport Hudson News there is. Overall this was a really pleasant shopping experience with a very friendly cashier wishing everyone safe travels.”
“The Boho Vase is so unique and provides the cutest dried floral arrangements that you could imagine! I think I have two or three throughout my home, and have bought a couple for housewarming gifts for friends/family. Maria, the owner, is the sweetest and kindest girl. You’ll definitely find something if you make your way in to the shop.”